2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Owner's Manual - Page 378

Off-roading can be great fun but has some definite hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself. When off-road driving, traffic lanes are not marked, curves are not banked, and there are no road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers. Failure to operate the vehicle correctly off‐road could result in loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Off-roading involves some new skills. That is why it is very important that you read these driving tips and suggestions to help make off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. . Know the local laws that apply to off-roading where you will be driving or check with law enforcement people in the area. Be sure to get the necessary permission if you will be on private land. . If you think you will need some more ground clearance at the front of your vehicle, you can remove the front fascia lower air dam. The air dam is held in place by two bolts and 10 snaps accessible from underneath the front fascia. To remove the air dam: 1. Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. 2. With a flat‐blade tool, disengage the snaps. 3. After the bolts are removed and the snaps are disengaged, push forward on the air dam until it is free. Notice: Operating your vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine. Always be sure to replace the front fascia air dam when you are finished off-road driving. After off-roading, be sure to reinstall the air dam: 1. Line up the snaps and push the air dam rearward to engage the snaps. 2. Install the two outboard bolts. Before You Go Off-Roading . Have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Make sure there is enough fuel, that fluid levels are where they should be, and that the spare tire is fully inflated. Be sure to read all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual. Make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle has them, are properly attached. . . . 5-12